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As an alternative to the preferences function, select File > Preferences in the MATLAB desktop or any desktop tool.
preferences
preferences displays the Preferences dialog box, from which you can make changes to options for MATLAB and related products.
Specifying Options for MATLAB Using Preferences in the MATLAB Desktop Tools and Development Environment documentation
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